Sunday June 10th 2018

In the days to come I am most excited to learn about the Native American perspective on life in general. I find it very interesting to gain more knowledge about how other cultures and demographics view life and healthcare. I do not really know much about the history of Native Americans and am afraid that I may accidentally offend someone due to my ignorance. Socially and culturally there is an understood respect for their elders that goes without saying. Culturally there is a strong backing to save and hold on to what traditions are.   I think Native American people have a strong sense in tradition and grounding with the earth and all it provides. I find it very interesting on how certain aspects of creation are viewed and the logic as to how all matter is created as well as the reasoning behind it. I do have some bias and prejudices coming in to this immersion experience and I think mostly it is the result of ignorance and not being taught well enough about the actual happenings and atrocities that the European settlers committed. I do not think that we are taught about this subject enough through out school and are only taught the ‘watered down’ ‘Americanized’ version of these instances. I am excited to expand broaden my views and expand my cultural knowledge.